Fig. 13: Keypad Lock Display
Mode. The LCD display will show the squelch level (which can be changed with the ▲ or ▼ keys) and the radio will continue to scan.
•If VOL/UIC key is pressed for over two seconds while scanning, the radio will stop scanning and change to Country Selection Mode.
•If the SQL/HL key is pressed and held for two seconds while scanning, the radio will make an error tone.
14. Auto Back-Light
If any key is pressed, the display and key- pad light will turn on and remain on for 10 seconds after the last key press.
15. Keypad Lock
If the I key (located below the PTT key) is pressed and held for two seconds, LOCK will show on the display, and the keypad will not respond to key presses (Fig. 13).
Press the I key for another two seconds to unlock the keypad.
•When keys are locked, only the PTT key and the I key function.
•Locking the keypad can cause confu- sion. If the radio doesn’t seem to be operating properly, look to see if the LOCK indicator is on.
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